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How to gain professional experience at an on-campus job

Feb. 20, 2023

On-campus jobs offer students a flexible way to earn money while developing relevant skills for future employment and careers. Consider how to position yourself professionally by gaining experience at an on-campus job.

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Why it matters to feel like you belong

Feb. 20, 2023

Getting involved in student organizations, leadership positions, volunteer opportunities or on-campus events may feel like a low priority when you have multiple responsibilities to manage. Yet, cultivating a sense of belonging and connection offers many benefits to your college experience and future.

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Ombuds Office adopts official charter

Feb. 20, 2023

A new office charter is an agreement between CU Boulder and the Ombuds Office codifying the ombuds roles and responsibilities, as well as establishing a shared understanding of how the office functions within the university.

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Teacher preparation programs receive praise, full reauthorization by state

Feb. 20, 2023

At the Colorado Board of Education February meeting, all of the School of Education’s teacher preparation programs were lauded and received sweeping reauthorization. CU Boulder was praised for its “true partnerships” with districts and reading instruction, an area where very few other university programs have earned reauthorization on the first pass.

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Dealing with porcupines—a workshop Feb. 28

Feb. 20, 2023

This event is for all faculty. Need to calm a combative conversation? Consider BIFF, the High Conflict Institute’s method of responding to difficult people, personal attacks, hostile emails and meltdowns. Learn more at this event.

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10 things to do this week: Celebrate Mardi Gras, step up your financial game, more

Feb. 20, 2023

This week brings a wilderness survival workshop, Mardi Gras festivities, information on McNair Scholars, social media curation, CU basketball vs. USC, a play about a Catholic school drama club staging “Antigone” and more.

U.S. and Colorado state flags fly at the Colorado state capitol building

CU Boulder weighs in on financial aid, student educators and more in legislative sessionĚý

Feb. 17, 2023

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Chief Financial Officer Todd Haggerty, three faculty members and three students testified in support of higher education bills introduced in the current Colorado legislative session.

Dean of Students Devin Cramer

Students share how they found their place on campus

Feb. 17, 2023

Whether you’re in your first year or final year at CU Boulder, it’s never too late to get involved with something new. Acting Dean of Students Devin Cramer talks with students about how they are involved, challenges they've experienced and advice for others.

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Is tech transforming the housing market? Its track record doesn’t build confidence

Feb. 16, 2023

Mike DelPrete, a scholar in residence at the Leeds School of Business, says new tools will bring incremental changes, not wide-scale disruption.​

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CU Boulder students donate nearly 2,000 emergency meal cards to help fight food insecurity

Feb. 16, 2023

Students donated 1,966 meal swipes as part of the Swipe it Forward event, which encouraged students with meal plans to “pay it forward” and support their fellow Buffs. The meal swipes will now be available as emergency meal cards to students in need of extra support.

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